Were the first person I've called. I just didn't want to bother them if, you know, if I had to go back. I'm almost certain things are settled, but one...can never be sure with the Council these days. Ah, oh, not to imply that I don't mind bothering you. I just... thought... er." He folded his arms over his chest and looked up at her, green eyes as sharp as ever. He had a rugged air about him, a well ordered stubble on his chin and even the trace remnants of what had at one time been a goatee of. ‘Right,’ he began seriously, losing the relaxed look: ‘I see some of your helpers are asking for another person down in the grotto?’ ‘well,’ guy replied, ‘there are more and more kids, but since there’s only a few days to go, it might not be worth it sir?’ ‘True but I don’t want to overload you, I’ve brought someone in to be your Mrs Claus if you catch my drift.’ Guy suddenly had the impression of a huge woman who would pass for a better father Christmas than he would, who wouldn’t need. ”He laughed and looked at the Black Prince. “Works for me, when his champion loses does that prove we should leave them behind?”The Black Prince thought a moment. “No, I assured the Count they can come. But, I’ll wager 10 gold crowns a merchant guard is no match for you. Solon, can you pay my man that amount when he causes ‘first blood’ or is that too steep for your blood?”“That is a lot of money to earn for just cutting your man. I accept the challenge; and, since I instructed the Wolves with. ”Captain Ptrizne said, “I only agreed with the fact that our crew has not operated this way previously. As to nearby ships, it is no different to operating at a busy spaceport. In fact, our plan calls for more separation than is normal in a space port. If Astrogation is comfortable with the plan then we will follow it.” As he was speaking he looked over at Officer Crinique who nodded, indicating that she was comfortable with it.“I still don’t think we should change our operating procedures just.